Tumbbad 2 Star Sohum Shah Calls Alia Bhatt 'Sharp': She Asked Some Very Pertinent Questions

Sohum Shah's next film, Tumbbad 2 has Alia Bhatt in a pivotal role. In a recent interview, the actor said that Alia is very sharp and intelligent. Read full story to know more.

Sohum Shah is coming up with the second installment of his horror film, Tumbbad in December 2027. For the upcoming project, the makers have also roped in Alia Bhatt and Nawazuddin Siddiqui to play powerful characters in Tumbbad 2. In a recent interview, Sohum opened up about casting Alia and heaped praises on her. He said that she is very sharp and understood the merit of the script. Sohum Shah also revealed that Alia took two to three days to read the script, and after reading it, she immediately said 'yes' to the film.

Sohum Shah On Alia Bhatt's Casting

In an interview with Variety India, Sohum Shah stated, "We narrated the script to her, and she read it. She immediately said yes. She really liked the script, so it was a very easy process. She is very sincere and professional. The entire process was very smooth."

The actor mentioned that Bhatt has a sharp sense of what is good and what is not good in the script. She even asked some questions of him during the initial meeting of them. While speaking about her business acumen, the Dahaad star said, "She is very sharp. As good an artiste as she is, I think her business sense is equally good. When we went to meet her, she asked some very pertinent questions. I don't remember exactly what she asked, but she heard the narration and read the script within two or three days, and we met again. Alia Bhatt was signed in just two meetings!"

Sohum Shah revealed that it was very tough for him to cast Alia Bhatt. He shared, "She understood the merit of the script, what was there in it, and what wasn't. So, yes, she is very sharp," Sohum added.

While concluding the chat, Sohum mentioned that Alia's character contributes a lot to the film. He called it a correct casting. He concluded by stating, "When people watch the film, they will understand why it is such a good casting choice."

About Tumbbad 2

Tumbbad 2 is being directed by Adesh Prasad. The film is scheduled to be released on December 3, 2027 in theatres. The first installment was released in 2018. At that time, Tumbbad didn't perform well at the box office. However, the film became a cult status. It also received a lot of love after its re-release in theatres last year. Stay tuned for more updates!